Simulcasts Grow At Orlando Fronton

Weekend focus - On-tap - PARI-MUTUELS

September 6, 1991|By Jerry Greene of The Sentinel Staff

Patrons need a scorecard just to keep track of the pari-mutuels available since simulcasting began. The newest addition will be simulcasting of greyhound racing from the Jacksonville Kennel Club to the Orlando Jai-Alai fronton beginning next Friday.

The Jacksonville dogs will be simulcast five nights (Mondays, plus Wednesdays through Saturdays) and two matinees (Saturdays and Sundays). That's in addition to thoroughbred racing from Calder weekdays and, in October, harness racing from Pompano Beach.

ERKIZIA EXCELS

LIVE JAI-ALAI action has returned to the Orlando fronton, too, and the early leader is Erkizia, 24, an aggressive frontcourter from Daytona Beach. He won eight of his first 26 games. Gabiola has won seven, and Bob and Frias six - but watch for Said, who is playing extremely well. . . . Seminole Greyhound Park ended its live season and immediately began a simulcast season at ''New Seminole,'' according to the track. It is presenting dog racing from Melbourne, horse racing from Calder and also plans on picking up harness racing from Pompano Beach.